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David was born in Perth, Western Australia, and has lived in Busselton, the Swan Valley, Perth Hills, inner Perth, and now resides in one of the northern coastal suburbs.
Wendy was born in London and moved to Perth where she married David after meeting in London. This was over 22 years ago and they now have twin teenage daughters. Wendy is the owner of Perthtravelers.
Their family has travelled extensively within Western Australia (and other states) and wants to share the beauty of WA with you.
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Western Australia Regions
Perth Metro
The Perth metro region consists of Western Australia’s capital city and the areas surrounding it.
South West
The South West, in the south-western corner of Australia, is Western Australia’s most popular tourist destination.
Great Southern
The Great Southern region of Western Australia is located on the south coast, which includes a rugged coastline and tall timber forests.
Coral Coast
The Coral Coast has over 1000 km of stunning coastline and one of the most accessible reefs in the world.
Golden Outback
Goldfields-Esperance is the largest region in Western Australia and is located to the south east corner of the state.
North West
Australia’s North West includes the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, including Broome. Get a real outback experience.
Plan your trip to Western Australia
Use this free guide to plan your trip to Western Australia. It includes helpful information on visas, weather, health, where to visit, things to do, and other essential information to plan your dream trip.
Find out when Western Australia school holidays are to plan around them.
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Western Australia Road Trips
Perth to Albany
See the best of the South West in this epic Perth to Albany road trip, via Margaret River & Southern Forests.
Perth to Esperance
Various Perth to Esperance road trip itineraries depending on how much time you have. Choose to go via Margaret River, Albany, or Kalgoorlie.
Perth to Exmouth
Take Coral Coast’s scenic highway from Perth to Esperance. Find out where to stop along the way and where to stay.
Itineraries
Perth in 1 day
If you’ve only got 24 hours to explore the city, see this itinerary for the best of Perth in one epic day.
Perth Getaways
Ferguson Valley
Think lush rolling green hills, boutique wineries, farm stays, delicious food, and craft breweries – that’s the Ferguson Valley.
Kalbarri
If you’re looking for a fun adventure and natural beauty, visit Kalbarri – you won’t be stuck for natural attractions.
Margaret River
Margaret River is one of Perth’s most popular getaways. It has something for everyone with trails, wineries, beaches, and natural attractions.
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